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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

1,830 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 88 of 92

Miners' Relief Allowance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Booth asked Mr. Chaffey, the Minister for Mines, whether he would consider the question of increasing the amount…

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Killed in Colliery Claim for Compensation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 9

The application of Florence Aucusta King for compensation from J. and A. Brown, an the result of the death of her son from Injuries…

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Miner's Injury Compensation Awarded Collapsed in Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 9

Whether It is possible to recover completely from an attack of Angina Pectoris, and whether It was really an attack of this malady which caused…

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To Stand Over Claim for Compensation Mine Fatality

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 9

Before the Workers' Compensation Commission, which continued Its Bitting at Newcastle police Court to-day a claim for compensation by…

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Collieries Resume

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 9

News that the shipping trouble had ended was well received on the coalfields last night. Three large collieries, Aberdare…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Accident Relief. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Booth asked the Premier if he was aware that beneficiaries under the Miners' Accident Relief Fund had had their claims for…

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Cessnock Show Minister for Mines to Open

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 11

Mr. George Badgery, secretary of Cessnock Agricultural Association, today received advice from Mr. F. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, that he will…

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Bullets Fly Freely in Streets of Hongkong Becoming Common Censure Motion in Commons Baldwin's Reply Sequel to Last Month's Coal Debate LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald launched a censure motion against the Government. He attacked the Prime Minister for his failure last month to reply personally to a similar censure motion, dealing with…

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Killingworth Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare president of the Northern Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that a conference had been arranged with Mr. Clark superintendent of the Caledonian…

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Aberdare Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

As the result of representations to the executive from the secretary of the Aberdare Miners' Lodge, a conference has been arranged for Monday afternoon next, to…

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Whitburn Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 6

The employees of Whitburn mine have another blank fortnight, this being the tenth this year. The present fortnight is the Christmas pay, and as there is no sign…

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Stockton-borehole Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

A conference was held at Stockton-Borehole Colliery yesterday, when there were present: Messrs. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation; W…

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Cardiff Borehole Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

A conference was held at Newcastle yesterday of representatives of the Cardiff Borehole Company, Mr. A. Teece, treasurer of the Northern Miners'…

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Cessnock Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 7

Horses from Aberdare Central Colliery, which have been on the surface since November 19, were to-day sent out to paddocks near Mount View…

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Claim for Wages Colliery Company Sued SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 7

In the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court to-day, the Federated Engine drivers and Firemen's Association of Australia (coast district) complained…

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The Coal Trade Attack on Premier Debate on Position (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 5

In the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, the leader of the Labour party, moved a vote of censure on the Prime Minister for his refusal to…

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Coal Mining Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 11

Sir,—Having lived in, and also travelled very extensively in the United States for over 14 years, and being a keen observer, I recall from my wanderings many…

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Coal Mines Stone or Rock Dusting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 3

A good deal has been heard recently about "safety first" in connection with our railways, tramways, industries generally, and coalmining in particular—and…

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Greta Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 11

Sir,—I was pleased to see the reply of Mr. Goodall, secretary to the Whitburn Miners' Lodge, to Mr. D. McNeill, secretary Miners' Federation, on the…

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Muswellbrook Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 10

Mr. Hoare, miners' president, stated yesterday that Mr. T. Hoare, district check inspector, acting under instructions from the executive, had proceeded to…

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